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WILLISREED

Q: How many championships does Willis Reed have?

Willis Reed has 2 NBA championships. (1970, 1973).

Q: How many MVP awards does Willis Reed have?

Willis Reed has won 1 NBA regular-season MVP award.

Q: How many Finals MVP awards does Willis Reed have?

Willis Reed has won 2 NBA Finals MVP awards.

Q: Is Willis Reed in the Hall of Fame?

Yes. Inducted as Player in 1982.

NEW YORK KNICKS

Willis Reed — 2× NBA CHAMPION, 2× FINALS MVP, 1× NBA MVP, 7× ALL-STAR.

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Willis Reed

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2×NBA CHAMPION

2×FINALS MVP

1×NBA MVP

7×ALL-STAR

Notable Games

53pts53-Point Game

regular season · NOV 1, 1967 vs LAL

BORN

June 25, 1942 – March 21, 2023

Hico, Louisiana

HEIGHT

6'10

208 cm

WEIGHT

235lb

106 kg

DRAFT

1964, R1, 1st

New York Knicks

NBA CAREER

1964–1974

11 seasons

01Biography

Full biography of Willis Reed — NBA career timeline, legacy, and impact on basketball history.

Career story, milestones, and place among the all-time greats.

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02Quick Facts

Key facts about Willis Reed — birth date, physical profile, draft class, and career span at a glance.

Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.

Full Name

Willis Reed

High School

West Side in Lillie, Louisiana

Position

C, PF

Shoots

Left

Former Name

Never changed

Years Active

1964–1974

03Career at a glance

Willis Reed career statistics summary — games played, scoring, rebounding, and efficiency in one view.

Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.

Seasons

650

Games

18.7

Points Per Game

12.9

Rebounds Per Game

1.8

Assists Per Game

47.6%

Field Goal %

74.7%

Free Throw %

Championships

04Awards & Honors

Awards and honors earned by Willis Reed — championships, MVPs, All-Star selections, and Hall of Fame recognition.

Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.

NBA CHAMP

FINALS MVP

2x Finals MVP

ALL STAR

ALL-NBA

1969-70 ALL-DEFENSIVE

1969-70 All-Defensive

1964-65 ALL-ROOKIE

1964-65 All-Rookie

HALL OF FAME · 1982

NBA 75TH ANNIV. TEAM

NBA 75th Anniv. Team

+FAQCommon questions

Frequently asked questions about Willis Reed — NBA rings, MVP awards, height, and current team.

Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.

How many rings does Willis Reed have?

Willis Reed has won 2 NBA championship rings. Years: 1970, 1973.

How many championships does Willis Reed have?

How many MVP awards does Willis Reed have?

How many Finals MVP awards does Willis Reed have?

How tall is Willis Reed?

Is Willis Reed in the Hall of Fame?

05Career Scoring Average "Season"

06Career Highs

Single-game career highs for Willis Reed — best performances in points, rebounds, assists, and more.

Personal records with dates and opponents.

53pts

PTS

NOV 1, 1967
vs LAL

33reb

REB

FEB 2, 1971
vs NYK

9ast

AST

MAR 9, 1965
vs NYK

1stl

STL

4blk

BLK

NOV 6, 1972
vs POR

21fg

NOV 1, 1967
vs LAL

07Playoffs Career

Willis Reed playoff career averages — postseason points, rebounds, assists, and total games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

17.4

PTS

10.3

REB

1.9

AST

47.4%

FG%

76.5%

FT%

Games

08Advanced Metrics

Advanced metrics for Willis Reed — player efficiency, win shares, and overall impact indicators.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

PER

TS%

BPM

VORP

09All-Star Games

Willis Reed All-Star Game statistics — appearances, minutes, and showcase performance totals.

Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.

Selections

12.6

PPG

8.3

RPG

APG

10Transactions

→DID NOT PLAY - INJURY

Willis Reed NBA transactions timeline — trades, signings, and team changes throughout the career.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

11 seasons · 2 teams

NEW YORK KNICKSDID NOT PLAY - INJURY

19641974

1964

Drafted 10th (2nd round) — New York Knicks

12Filmography

Acting film credits featuring Willis Reed — movies and on-screen basketball roles.

Theatrical releases and documentary appearances.

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13Similar Players

Compare Willis Reed to other NBA legends — statistical match by position, peak seasons, and career arc.

All-time peers with the closest playing profile.

Brad Daugherty83.32%
Joel Embiid83.54%
Domantas Sabonis83.45%
Karl-anthony Towns82.90%
Bob Mcadoo81.75%